Tour & Activity Scams in Casablanca, Morocco
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Casablanca — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Hurghada, Luxor, and Chefchaouen.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
2
Tour & Activities Scams
11
Total in Casablanca
How it works
Tourists exploring the old medina near the Hassan II Mosque are approached by self-appointed guides who offer to show them around for free or a small fee. They lead visitors through a circuit of specific shops run by friends and family, collecting commissions on any purchase made.
How it works
Men near the Hassan II Mosque (one of the world's largest) approach tourists offering to show them inside or around the complex for a "small" fee. The mosque has official guided tours — unofficial guides add no value and overcharge.
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11 total warnings across all categories